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Pool your resources
JANITA SINGH
Win-win: a home pool need not be environment-unfriendly.
A pool is a great amenity for your home but
having one is not without some substantial
costs -- both monetary and environmental.
Pools need lots of water to operate because
evaporation demands periodic refilling;
chemicals to keep the water safe and clean
and on top of that there is the energy
needed for the pumps, filter and heating.
That's why now many pool owners are
thinking eco-pool: putting in an anti-
evaporation pool cover, running the filter
during off-peak and creating windbreaks
around the pool to save on heating.
Another winner is solar heating which
extends the usability of your pool by up to
four months.
Try heat pumps -- already used in reverse-
cycle airconditioning -- to heat your pool.
They are very energy-efficient.
Or, try heating the pool with gas -- it heats
your pool quickly and efficiently to a
comfortable temperature at any time of the
year. Also, adding a timer to the pool pump
helps.
You can also switch to greener cleaning
methods. Pool companies can advise you
on how to use safer and more sustainable
pool chemicals.
Make the small changes to make a big
difference to your pocket and environment.
HOMELIVING
Reduce your
consumption
ENJOY the benefits of owning a
swimming pool and reduce your pool's
energy consumption with these tips
Energy efficient pool heating
The sun alone can't keep your pool
water at that comfortable
temperature. You can add
substantially to the daily use of your
pool by installing an energy efficient
pool heater.
Solar heating
Can increase the use of your pool by up
to four months. You can add a solar
system to your existing filter pump and
plumbing.
Heat pumps
Efficient and consume very little
electrical energy to operate. While
they're relatively new to the swimming
pool market, their technology has been
used in air conditioning and
refrigeration for years. Heat pumps use
electricity to capture heat and move it
from one place to another.
Gas heating
Can quickly and efficiently heat your
pool and your swimming season can
be as long as you like.
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